United Nations Geneva Multimedia Newsroom Public FeedRecent Stories from UNOGhttps://www.unognewsroom.org/2024-03-18T16:44:00+01:00OCHA - Press Conference: Humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory - 18 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2101/ocha-press-conference-humanitarian-situation-in-the-occupied-palestinian-territory-18-march-20242024-03-18T16:44:00+01:00UNOGThe humanitarian situation in OPT/GazaHRC Press Conference - Fact-Finding Mission Report on Iran - 18 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2100/hrc-press-conference-fact-finding-mission-report-on-iran-18-march-20242024-03-18T14:26:00+01:00UNOGLatest report and findings of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran.Sara Hossain, Chairperson of the Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran 1https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2099/sara-hossain-chairperson-of-the-independent-international-fact-finding-mission-on-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-12024-03-18T14:14:00+01:00UNOGThe Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFMI), was established in November 2022, by the Human Rights Council to investigate “the alleged human rights violations in Iran in connection with the protests that began there on 16 September 2022, especially with respect to women and children”.UN Geneva Press Briefing - 15 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2096/un-geneva-press-briefing-15-march-20242024-03-15T12:50:00+01:00UNOGAlessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the International Telecommunication Union, the World Health Organization, the Office of the Special Envoy for Syria, and the Human Rights Council.Syria 13 years of war OSE Syria - UNHCRhttps://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2097/syria-13-years-of-war-ose-syria-unhcr2024-03-15T12:29:00+01:00UNOGSyria faces its highest humanitarian crisis with over 16.7 million people in need of aid after 13 years of conflict. The ongoing conflict has devastated the country's infrastructure, leaving many without basic services and plunging over 90 percent of Syrians into poverty. The lack of funding risks pushing more children into labor and accentuating gender-based violence, early marriages, and school dropouts.HRC - Press Conference: Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine - 15 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2095/hrc-press-conference-independent-international-commission-of-inquiry-on-ukraine-15-march-20242024-03-15T10:07:00+01:00UNOGThe Commissioners comprehensive report to HRC 15 March 2024OHCHR Press Conference - Special Rapporteur Ben Saul on Human Rights and Counterterrorismhttps://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2094/ohchr-press-conference-special-rapporteur-ben-saul-on-human-rights-and-counterterrorism2024-03-12T14:21:00+01:00UNOGOHCHR - Special Procedures- Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism.UN Geneva Press Briefing - 12 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2093/un-geneva-press-briefing-12-march-20242024-03-12T12:20:00+01:00UNOGRolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by the Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology and spokespersons of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the International Labour Organization, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Human Rights Council.Press Conference: Special Rapporteur on torture - 08 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2092/press-conference-sr-on-torture-continuity-08mar20242024-03-08T14:02:00+01:00UNOGReport of Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, Special Rapporteur on torture on prison management and on her country visit to UkraineUN Geneva Press Briefing - 07 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2089/un-geneva-press-briefing-08-march-20242024-03-08T14:00:00+01:00UNOGRolando Gómez, Chief of the Press and External Relations Section at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Food and Agricultural Organization, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNAIDS, the Human Rights Council, the United Nations Refugee Agency, the World Health Organization, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.UN Human Rights Briefing with Ajith Sunghay on settlements report in OPThttps://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2091/un-human-rights-briefing-with-ajith-sunghay-on-settlements-report-in-opt2024-03-08T13:38:00+01:00UNOGIn its latest report on Israeli settlements, published on Friday, the UN Human Rights Office reiterated that the establishment and continuing expansion of settlements amount to the transfer by Israel of its own civilian population into the territories that it occupies, which amounts to a war crime under international law.Gaza update and Israeli settlement report: OHCHRhttps://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2090/gaza-update-and-israeli-settlement-report-ohchr2024-03-08T12:45:00+01:00UNOG“UN rights office warns any ground assault on Rafah would ‘heighten risk of further atrocity crimes’.”UN Human Rights Briefing by Jeremy Laurence on Gazahttps://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2088/un-human-rights-briefing-by-jeremy-laurence-on-gaza2024-03-08T12:00:00+01:00UNOGNo summary availableITU 2024 priorities 07 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2087/itu-2024-priorities-07-march-20242024-03-07T15:55:00+01:00UNOGSummary: Only 30% of women globally have internet access, with affordability being a major barrier. ITU aims to bridge this gender gap and prioritize universal connectivity and sustainable digital transformation. AI can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and address global challenges, but managing risks is crucial. Closing the digital divide and ensuring AI safety are key priorities.ITU Press conference: ITU’s 2024 prioritieshttps://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2086/itu-press-conference-itus-2024-priorities2024-03-07T14:23:00+01:00UNOGInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU) press conference with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, on priorities in 2024IPU Press conference: Launch of the IPU Women in Parliament Report - 05 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2085/ipu-press-conference-continuity-05mar20242024-03-05T14:26:00+01:00UNOGLaunch of the IPU Women in Parliament ReportUpdate Gaza Humanitarian Situation WHO, UNICEF 05 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2083/update-gaza-humanitarian-situation-who-unicef-05-march-20242024-03-05T13:16:00+01:00UNOGNorthern Gaza: severe levels of malnutrition, children dying of starvation, and hospital buildings destroyed, says WHOGeneva Press Briefing - 05 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2082/geneva-press-briefing-05-march-20242024-03-05T13:00:00+01:00UNOGAlessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives of the World Health Organization, the World Meteorological Organization, the International Telecommunication Union, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, and the Human Rights Council.UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk’s global update to the UN Human Rights Councilhttps://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2081/un-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-volker-tuerk-s-global-update-to-the-un-human-rights-council2024-03-04T12:09:00+01:00UNOGIn a wide-ranging speech on Monday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk spoke about the devastating consequences for millions as 55 conflicts flare across the world. He highlighted how 2024 could be a key year for democratic principles and warned about the apparently growing influence of delusional and racist conspiracies theories in many countries.HRC: Global Update by Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights - 04 March 2024https://www.unognewsroom.org/story/2080/hrc-global-update-by-volker-tuerk-un-high-commissioner-for-human-rights-04-march-20242024-03-04T11:35:00+01:00UNOGNo summary available